A partnership aiming to improve outcomes for people, organisations and society

IIRSM is pleased to announce that Shirley Parsons, the global professional services firm specialising in health, safety, quality, sustainability and business improvement, has become a Supporter Partner.

Founded in the UK in 2005, Shirley Parsons works with businesses across a wide range of sectors to solve complex workforce, consultancy and operational challenges, helping clients create safer, more sustainable and higher-performing organisations.

Today, Shirley Parsons operates across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Supported by a team of more than 50 professionals and an extensive global network of HSEQ specialists, the company delivers recruitment, consultancy and outsourced services to organisations around the world.

Liam Tiddy, Shirley Parsons’ Head of Executive Search, said: “Having attended several IIRSM events and having had the opportunity to speak on one of their expert panels, I've seen first-hand the quality of the discussions, the calibre of the professionals involved and the Institute's commitment to advancing the risk and safety profession. That makes this partnership a natural fit for Shirley Parsons.

“We work with organisations around the world to solve complex risk, safety and sustainability challenges through recruitment, executive search, consultancy and advisory services. Whether helping organisations strengthen governance, develop capability or access specialist expertise, our focus is on enabling better outcomes for people, organisations and society.”

In addition to identifying and placing specialist HSEQ talent, Shirley Parsons provides consultancy and advisory services across construction, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and renewable energy. Its expertise spans project delivery, organisational capability, sustainability, quality and operational excellence, enabling clients to improve compliance, build resilience and drive long-term business performance.

Liam added: “By combining our expertise with IIRSM’s respected professional community, we have a fantastic opportunity to share insights, support professional development and help organisations build stronger risk and safety capability. We look forward to collaborating on initiatives that create real value for members and contribute to safer, more resilient and more sustainable organisations.”

Phillip Pearson, Chief Executive of IIRSM, said: “Partnerships such as this are integral to strengthening the global risk profession. Shirley Parsons brings a wealth of expertise, insight and industry connections, and we're excited to collaborate on initiatives that will help our members navigate an evolving risk landscape while promoting professional excellence, innovation and organisational resilience.”

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